Frequently Asked Questions

There are many reasons women choose to have a doula at their side.  However, the over-riding decision tends to be the continuity of care, support, encouragement and protection throughout their pregnancy, labour, birth and early days.

The knowledge that their birth partner (if they have one) will also be cared for, supported and encouraged to be actively involved is also a huge part of the decision making as is knowing their birth preferences will be supported wherever possible.

See Feedback and Reviews on the About Gabby page for further information.

As soon as possible. Book early to enable a payment plan to be agreed if this is something you feel might be useful.

By booking early your doula will ‘block out’ her diary from 10 days before your estimated due date to 43weeks. 

Before you book meet a few local doulas and find one that feels like someone you would want to be part of your friendship circle. 

Yes of course.  Many of my previous clients have paid this way.  I’m also willing to discuss labour exchange or any suggestions you feel would help.  Basically, I feel if a woman feels she needs a doula for her labour and birth then that is what she should have!

Use the Contact page to get in touch.

Visiting you at your home to listen to your thoughts and feelings about you birth experience and to give you further support if you need it.

• Dandelion : Full details on request via the contact page.

• Hospital or Birth Unit planned birth.
  This package includes antenatal preparation based on your birth plans, On-call period from wk 39 to wk 43.. Feeding support and personal care following your birth. Ideal for those who choose to labour  at home without doula support.  Ideal for clients who have attended an NCT or similar Antenatal Course
  Package prices starting at £1,300.

• Lily : Full details on request via the contact page.
  
  
  • Homebirth, Hospital or Birth Unit planned birth.
    Similar to Dandelion but also includes  antenatal classes and doula care at home for hospital births.  Perfect for those wanting doula support at home during labour for their homebirth or pre admission for their hospital birth
    Lily package prices start at £1,550.
• Poppy : Full details on request via the contact page.
  
  • Poppy is a ‘pop up’ doula support package for previous clients or second/third time clients who may not need as much antenatal support. Poppy doula care can also be booked at short notice for clients who feel out of their depth during labour and decide they need help immediately.
    The Poppy doula package has a set fee of £550.

• Sunflower : Full details on request via the contact page 
  
  
  • Sunflower Birth Partner and Doula Package provides fully inclusive care for single women or families who need care throughout their entire pregnancy, attendance at scans and appointments, childcare for labour or birth partner care during a hospital birth if a birth partner cannot attend etc.
    
    Sunflower package prices start from £1,800

Take a look at the Courses  page for full details of current and future dates.  You can book via the Book When link on The Serenity Hub fb page  or use the Contact page to request further details prior to booking.

You can also see planned events on my Facebook page.